Penn State-Beaver: 'Secure and open'

Sunday

CENTER TWP. -- Although the suspect has not yet been caught, Penn State-Beaver will hold classes Monday, just a few days after a former students made threats against the school.

In a statement released Sunday afternoon, campus Chancellor Gary Keefer said there would be extra security in place at the Center Township campus when classes resume at 8 a.m. Monday.

"In addition to our regular safety measure, such as key card access to our residence hall, surveillance cameras and regular police patrols on campus, we have a number of precautions in place, including a heavier police presence, to keep the campus secure," Keefer said. "At all times, the safety of our students, faculty and staff is paramount, so we ask that everyone remain alert and cautious."

Keefer said the campus was "secure and open," even though police had not yet arrested Pittsburgh resident Michael D. Mollett, who last week made statements on Twitter about harming people on campus.

"We have great confidence in the state police who are conducting a very aggressive investigation," Keefer said.

Penn State-Beaver closed Friday morning because of the threats, and several local school districts, including Central Valley, went on lock down. All Saturday events at Penn State-Beaver were postponed as well.

State police are asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of Mollett to contact them at (724) 773-7400.

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